DALLAS (AP) - Three men indicted in Dallas on charges of using a
Muslim charity to finance terrorists were released today as they
face trial in October.
A magistrate ordered the release of the men, including the
president and chairman of the Richardson-based Holy Land Foundation
for Relief and Development.
Prosecutors say the foundation was a financial supporter of the
militant group Hamas, but attorneys for the men say that's not so.
Holy Land president Shukri Abu Baker, chairman Ghassan Elashi
and a top fund-raiser, Mufid Abdulqader, were freed.
Two other defendants were arrested in California and New Jersey
and will be returned to Texas. Another two are fugitives outside the US.
Attorney General John Ashcroft on July 27th announced the
indictments on charges including conspiracy, aiding a designated
terrorist group and money laundering.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
